Such a phenomenon has been attributed to one of the many consequences of climate change. The natural habitats of polar bears have been destroyed by the soaring global average temperatures. As a result, they are forced to search for food outside of their usual habitats and start sharing living spaces with humans.

Climate change will exacerbate the situation and increase these negative interactions between humans and wildlife. Currently, the group of 52 polar bears on the Russian island are feeding on rubbish generated by human beings. In the near future, more wildlife could be competing with humans for the limited amount of resources available on land.

As humans, we can do so much more to prevent similar situations from happening in other parts of the world. These wildlife should not be suffering because of the irresponsible actions of humans.